The Top Six Reasons to Enroll in an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Your HVAC system is the key to a sense of comfort and indoor air quality. The furnace and air conditioner work hard in the background, heating, cooling, controlling the humidity and filtering your indoor air. Lots of homeowners take these functions for granted until they’re forced to do without them. If your air conditioner has ever broken down on a sweltering summer day, or the furnace has failed during a blizzard, you know what this is like firsthand. 

No homeowner wants to deal with last minute repairs, high energy bills or problems with their sense of comfort. What if there was a way to maintain an uninterrupted supply of clean, conditioned air when you need it most? 

That’s where preventive HVAC maintenance comes in handy. Like getting an oil change for your car, regularly scheduled tune-ups are vital for keeping your HVAC system up and running. And to get every benefit from each maintenance visit, you should consider signing up for an HVAC maintenance contract. 

This agreement is an arrangement between you and an HVAC contractor. Membership takes the uncertainty out of HVAC service by delivering routine maintenance, savings on repair work between scheduled visits and other perks. An HVAC maintenance contract isn’t mandatory to schedule tune-ups with Matz-Rightway, but we highly recommend signing up. Here are six reasons why. 

1. Automatic Reminders to Schedule HVAC Maintenance 

Life gets busier, so it’s easy to forget about scheduling furnace maintenance in the fall and air conditioning maintenance in the spring. With an HVAC membership, you’ll get friendly reminders to get an appointment on your calendar. If you’re unfamiliar with why HVAC maintenance is so important, consider these benefits: 

• Uncover small problems early on: Issues with your home comfort system tend to develop little by little. When a technician inspects the internal components once a year, it’s possible to find and fix small problems before they become big headaches. 
• Decrease the risk of breakdowns: By tightening that loose fan belt and evening out the off-kilter blower motor during a maintenance visit, the likelihood of a mid-season breakdown diminishes. 
• Lower repair costs: Routine HVAC maintenance is an affordable, predictable cost that eliminates the need for most major repairs. 
• Improve energy efficiency: The Department of Energy estimates that annual maintenance can enhance HVAC efficiency by as high as 30%, lowering your heating and cooling bills in the process. 

• Boost home comfort: When your home comfort system operates the way it should, airflow improves for even temperatures and more comfortable humidity in every room. 
• Prolong the system’s life span: A clean, tuned-up, well-lubricated HVAC system can last years longer than a neglected one, saving you on early replacement equipment. 
• Ensure safety: An equipment and safety inspection during each visit offers peace of mind that your home comfort system is working as intended. 
• Protect your warranty: The bulk of HVAC manufacturers prioritize preventive maintenance so much that they demand annual tune-ups to keep your warranty valid. Investing a little in upkeep now protects you from costly repairs that your warranty will cover. 

2. Priority Service 

Having an HVAC maintenance agreement puts you at the front of the line when you call to request an emergency repair. You can usually expect same-day service—even during nights, weekends and holidays—thanks to 24/7/365 guaranteed priority service for members. 

3. Priority Install 

Planning to replace your home comfort system? An HVAC contract gives you access to the most rapid installs available, even during the busiest weeks. 

4. Discounted Repairs and Services 

Routine maintenance reduces the need for repair calls, but if your system needs some attention, having an HVAC maintenance contract entitles you to a 15% discount. You’ll also receive 15% off indoor air quality products, such as pleated filters, whole-house humidifiers and charged media air cleaners. 

5. No Trip Charge 

Heating and cooling repairs are sometimes necessary, but they can get expensive fast. Thankfully, with an HVAC membership, you’ll never pay trip charges or overtime fees, even for emergency and after-hour visits. 

6. Repair Guarantee 

How can you be sure the technician has completed a job well done? Put your mind at ease with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all repairs and installations for one year. If the work leaves you dissatisfied, the technician will return to set things right. 

Register for an HVAC Maintenance Contract 

Matz-Rightway offers three HVAC membership levels: Priority+™, Maintenance+™ and the Service Experts Advantage™ Program. Take a look at what each plan features and work with our staff to help you choose the optimum plan for your needs and budget. We’re happy to answer any questions you have before signing up. For more information about our HVAC maintenance contracts or to schedule a tune-up, please contact your local Matz-Rightway office today.